Greece bans single-use plastic from Febrruary 1
Greece aims to be one of the first EU countries to end single-use plastics, effective February 1. The current government has successfully managed...
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What does Brexit mean if you’re a UK citizen livin...
If we needed a coda to end this strange year, it would be in the form ...
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Lockdown in Greece extended to January 7
The second lockdown in Greece was initially meant to last until November 30. An ...
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Valery Giscard d’Estaing: Greece’s staunchest ally…and the one to thank for Syngrou Avenue!
"It was on his plane that democracy returned to our country and with his support that it joined the European family. With gratitude and emotion, Greece bids farewell to its great friend, Valery Giscard d' Estaing," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, paying tribute to the memory of the former French President, Valery Giscard d'Estain...
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Greece Offers Tax Breaks to Lure the Work-From-Anywhere Crowd
The Greek government hopes to convert the country into a haven for talented professionals and convert its brain drain into a brain gain by offering lucrative tax breaks. Greece is way cheaper than other destinations in Europe, the climate and food options are much better, and, the human interactions are richer. Now, the Greek government ...
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What you need to know to fly in and out of Greece in November 2020
New guidelines in place from Monday, November 9. This is what you need to know: Domestic Flights: According to the new regulations, as of Monday, November 9, travelling to domestic destinations and outside the boundaries of each prefecture is allowed to passengers for business purposes, for imperative family reasons, in order to return to permane...
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Greece gets into full lockdown mode until November 30: What you need to know
Starting at 6 am November 7 morning until 30 November, all Greek citizens and foreign residents can leave home only for a few specific chores, or risk a 150-euro fine. We’ve outlined what you need to do but for more details please visit www.forma.gov.gr You will need to send an SMS to step out. Curfew to move from 9 pm to 5 am Retail to ...
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Tim Ananiadis: A legendary hotelier leaves his mark on an iconic hotel
Tim Ananiadis, the greatly admired Managing Director of Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George, who led his hotels with extraordinary vision and humility to their iconic position as some of the most coveted luxury destinations in the world, takes a well-deserved retirement after a glittering career in Greek tourism. Few hoteliers have had ...
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New measures from 15 to 30 September
Masks compulsory at almost all outdoor venues and tables at cafes, restaurants and bars restricted to 6 at a table. All you need to know about the new measures, effective today. What you need to know: A maximum of 6 people per table permitted at bars, restaurants, and cafes. All live music venues will remain closed till e...
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Dimitris Vassiliou, Greece’s last film poster painter, passes away
A trade-off to sneak in free movie nights ended up being an iconoclastic career choice for the late Dimitris Vassiliou, the last of a dying breed of film poster artists in Europe. Vassiliou’s posters at Athens’ emblematic Cine Athinaion at the intersection of Mesogeion, Alexandras and Kifissias avenues, had a bit of a cult status, with elements of ...
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Greece in a Box Offers Award-Winning Documentaries for Viewing Online
Athens– Greece in a Box is a freshly built online platform with a unique collection of award-winning documentaries about Greece, available for rent or purchase. Greece in a Box was created to allow an international audience to enjoy and share unique Greek stories. Special focus is given to projects promoting Greek history, ide...
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Ancient Invisible Cities series on Athens by Michael Scott
Michael Scott uses the latest 3D-scanning technology to reveal the historical secrets of ancient Athens and tell the story of how this remarkable city created the world's first democracy two and a half thousand years ago. Michael Scott begins his journey on the Acropolis, where, in the late 6th century BC, the people of Athens...
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